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Why was John Locke important to the American Revolution? John locke was an english philosopher, he was an author of the first systematic exposition and defense of political liberalism. (he had ideas of natural law, social contract, religious toleration.
What was the role of the Committee of Five in writing the Declaration of Independence? The Committee of Five had to explain why the american colonies decided to become independent states and wanted separation from the british empire.
What was the role of the Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson had returned back to Virginia to help write the states constitution.
French Alliance The french alliance created a military alliance against great britain.
Declaration of Independence The declaration of independence is a paper that states three basic ideas.
What was the role of Benjamin Franklin in the Revolutionary War? Benjamin franklin was the founding father. He helped the draft of the declaration of independence.
What was the role of John Adams in the Revolutionary War? During the revolution he helped to negotiate the treaty of paris 1789-1797
What was the role of George Washington in the Revolutionary War? George washington led the american army to victory during the revolutionary war.
Why was the Winter at Valley Forge a turning point in Washington's Military strategy? Because it tested the nation as it would not be tested again for a long time and several years.
Baron von Stueben He was an instructor and a supply officer for general Nathaniel greenes southern army.
Marquis de LaFayette He helped the colonist against the british.
How did geography play a role in the Battle of Saratoga? Rivers were essential in the Americans ability to trap the british and force them to surrender.
How did geography play a role in the Battle of Trenton? Washington used unlikely river crossing and cover of darkness to surprise attack.
How did geography play a role in the Battle of Yorktown? Yorktown had overall victory.
What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? It allowed states to make decisions, it gave congress to make their own congress, and they provided congress with means to regulate a trade.
Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work out? There was no power to enforce laws.
How did Shay's rebellion show the need for a stronger Federal government? Exposed the weakness of the govt under the articles of confederation.
What was the influence of the Land Ordinance of 1785 on Westward migration, slavery, and public education?
What was the influence of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 on Westward migration, slavery, and public education?
limited government its a concept of govt that limits power,
popular sovereignty its a govt based on consent of people.
federalism its a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by 2 levels of govt.
checks and balances it refers to the separation of powers.
great compromise- congress each state would be assigned of number of seats in proportion to its population
3/5 compromise compromise agreement between delegates from the northern and southern states.
presidency compromise It was an unwritten deal that settled the disputed 1876.
separation of powers Legislative, executive, and judicial.
anti- federalist They believed the constitution was not sufficient to protect individual rights;
federalists The federalists believed that the constitution was good. They are sufficient to protect individual rights.
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